Is anyone afraid to get a flu shot? I am. I used to always get one until I got RSD. Now I afraid of spread. Has anyone else gotten one after getting RSD and been okay? I'd like to get one, but don't know if I should because of this.

I personally would NOT get a flu shot. Not because I fear spread so much as I know my immune system is weakened already and in a flu shot you are actually being exposed to the virus itself, thus increasing the chances/risk that you could end up with it after the injection. In this case (at least for me) the benefit does not outweigh the risk.

JMO,
Tessa

Hi Renee! I get the flu shot every year and have for many years. It hasn't caused any spread or problems for me. I am more afraid of getting the flu again then I am of the shot causing spread.

I have always gotten the flu shot with no problems. I too do not want to get the flu again. Also it is NOT a live virus- that is so false.

Thanks Edever for your advice, but I agree with Tessa that a virus, live or not, is a risk that I don't want to take a chance on getting sick from. Being that our immune systems are so compromised because of our rsd, I'd rather endure the flu if I unfortunately happen to get, than take a chance on getting rsd spread from an injection or sick from the virus that it would be putting into my body.
This is just my opinion too. Thanks again though for your kindness and advice.
Take Good Care of Yourself and I hope you have a good night.

Several years ago, there were two strains for the flu going around. I had already gotten the flu shot but it only covered one strain...I got the other strain of the flu. I seriously thought I was gonna die. My husband said I looked like death. I NEVER want to go thru that again. They (medical professionals) have said over and over that the flu shot cannot make you sick. If you get the flu shortly after getting the shot, that means you were already exposed to it. Having a compromised immune system could make it harder to get over the flu.

Completely your choice though

I understand your point of view, but my trust in medical professionals these days is very low. (That's not to say all of them.) (I have drs and lawyers in my family so I need to make this clear so that they don't get angry with me!) The medical professionals I had said that I should try accupunture, and after having those needles put in my body, my rsd spread to all of my limbs. When I told my drs about this, they said nothing. I just got blank stares. To me, that was inexcusable. Anyway, I appreciate your input too. I just have had too many bad experiences with drs and am too afraid to take the chance of spread. Thanks again though. And I hope you have a good night too.

Hi, I've had RSD since 1996, I've had the flu shot every year since 1992. I got flu really bad the winter before & doctor advised me to have it. I also get the one for pneumonia, had that twice now. I've never had any problems with either, but the doctor always puts a numbing agent on first. I'd be more worried about getting the flu again than the jab